2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,476 miles

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problem #1

May 152003

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,476 miles
The engine would not turn over, could not be jump started, and was towed to the dealership. The diagnosis was a dead cell battery at ~48,000 miles. Two weeks later the engine would not turn over, but eventually did after a jump start. The following two weeks, when the key was turned to try and start the engine, all that happened was a clicking noise. Jump starting was ineffective. It was towed again to the dealership. The diagnosis is engine siezure. The vehicle is four years old, with ~48,000 miles, and perfect service records. The dealer recommends replacing the entire engine in order for the vehicle to run again.

- Reno, NV, USA

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